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Coalition Urges STC Withdrawal to Prevent Chaos in Hadramout

12/29/2025

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Three statements by President Rashad al-Alimi; Saudi-led coalition; and Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman signal a stance on the Southern Transitional Council (STC) in Hadramout and al-Mahra.
The coalition calls on the STC to withdraw and hand over control to prevent chaos and maintain stability in Hadramout and al-Mahra.
The STC faces a test to de-escalate while avoiding confrontation, as the Houthis monitor developments and seek to exploit divisions.

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Story summary

Three statements by President Rashad al-Alimi; Saudi-led coalition; and Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman signal a stance on the Southern Transitional Council (STC) in Hadramout and al-Mahra.
The coalition calls on the STC to withdraw and hand over control to prevent chaos and maintain stability in Hadramout and al-Mahra.
The STC faces a test to de-escalate while avoiding confrontation, as the Houthis monitor developments and seek to exploit divisions.